Do you believe learning to do and learning to be
are more important than textbooks alone?

Do you believe in a closely connected
family of lifelong learners?

Then perhaps The
Village School is for
you and your family.

We offer a truly different approach to school. Supported by the latest in technology and cognitive science,
we move beyond the traditional tools of lectures, homework, high-stakes tests, and grades. At The Village
School, our students learn in collaborative classrooms of multi-age learners. Our flexible approach
challenges each student with their own differentiated learning plan and inspires them through real-world
projects and experiences.

Experience how Acton is transforming education in this independent, award-winning documentary.

At The Village School, we believe that learning to do, learning to be, and learning to learn are more important than memorization alone – learning to know.

What Makes The Village School Different?

Traditional School

Rows of desks and a teacher at the blackboard

Memorization and testing of rules and facts

Report card measures your success

One teacher lectures to many students

Worksheets just like our grandparents used

School like a factory with bells, shifts, and one-size-fits-all

The Village School

Work collaboratively like at Google or Facebook

Learn real skills and apply them in projects

Set personalized goals then transparently track progress

Everyone's a teacher; everyone's a student

Professional tools for art, engineering, and storytelling; Cutting-edge adaptive tech for Core Skills

School like a journey, with big goals, mentors, tools, and a destination you care about

“Our daughter is absolutely thriving at The Village School. She is taking ownership over her education
- learning how to prioritize, focus, and accomplish goals. We couldn't be happier with the education,
community, and values of The Village School.”